A Symbol of Hope

A Symbol of Hope

May 7, 2020

For the last six weeks, I have been spending my late evenings watching archive footage of lectures given by Joseph Campbell. Joseph Campbell was an American author, editor, and educator who examined mythology and the universal functions of myth in several cultures...
The Rainbow Connection

The Rainbow Connection

Apr 30, 2020

As we continue to self-quarantine, I find myself looking for new ways to slow down. Yes, you read that correctly, “slow down”. The emotional challenges of sheltering in place are making the days fly by. I wake up. I blink. It is noon. I eat lunch. It is 4 pm. I am...
Where the Earth Meets the Sky

Where the Earth Meets the Sky

Apr 23, 2020

I have always been fascinated and in love with the horizon, where the earth meets the sky. Whether sunrise or sunset, the tapestry of colors, shapes, and landscapes always stops me in my tracks, and I wonder out loud, “How Great Thou Art”. I love both the rising and...
All Things Bright and Beautiful

All Things Bright and Beautiful

Apr 16, 2020

Have you noticed the night sky lately? There is something different about it. Having grown up on a farm in a remote part of Indiana, viewing the magnificent, celestial bodies on a clear night is not something new for me. However, after living in the Chicagoland area...
This Will Be Our Answer

This Will Be Our Answer

Apr 9, 2020

Hello First Pres Family! As I am writing this on Tuesday, I thought it important to share that I did my daily walk outside in shorts! The warmth of the sun is a precious thing.  I have been thinking a lot about what life will look like when this pandemic is...